First Info on Nuclear Strike 64!

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IGN64 digs up some tasty tidbits on the EA-licensed helicopter shooter.

By IGN Staff

THQ let out some interesting information on the N64 conversion of EA's Nuclear Strike. Developed by Pacific Power & Light (formerly: DT Productions), the helicopter action shooter will hit the Nintendo 64 for the first time this fall.

Nuclear Strike offers gamers the ability to jump into one of 15 vehicles and take on an army of bogies in landcapes ranging from the tropical islands of the South Sea to hidden jungles in deep Asia. Selectable vehicles include the series' trademark helicopters (such as the fast Apache), as well as harrier jets, tanks, and even hovercrafts.

Like with Road Rash, PP&L is resisting the temptation to simply port the PlayStation title straight to the N64 and is adding all new features and options. For starters, the gameplay has been sped up over its predecessor and the developers are implementing advanced lightsourcing routines to create more realistic explosions, terrain and shockwaves.

In order to minimize the gamer's need to access the map mode and keep the action flowing without interruptions, the developers have also come up with a new waypoint compass and a mini radar that tracks your objectives. AI (artificial intelligence) has also undergone some improvements. Instead of simply homing in on your vehicles, both opposing and friendly crafts actually react to the player's behavior and commands.

Unfortunately, THQ says it's not ready to show off gameplay screens yet, but we'll hopefully have something to show you around E3 in May.